LA Lakers failed to make the most of their chances, coming up short 97-88 against Indiana in today's contest. "They got a gift, no question in my mind," grumbled LA Lakers coach Andreas Helmle. "We outplayed them today, but just couldn't come up with the big plays when we were threatening to score. I just can't wait until the rematch; we'll show them who's really the best."

Indiana coach Coach Hitch saw things a little differently. "I'm proud of our defensive effort today. They avoided giving up the big plays, and really came through in the key situations. Andreas Helmle may blame his offense, but they'd have been able to score if they didn't have good opposition."

Indiana was led by Henderson (35 points, 12 boards, 0 assists), Cato (10 points, 5 boards, 1 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks), Adkins (12 points, 2 assists, 2 steals). LA Lakers was led by Reynolds (13 points, 21 boards, 1 assists, a block), Mcwilliams (17 points, 5 boards, 4 assists, a steal), Pack (9 points, 5 boards, 6 assists, 2 steals).

Indiana are now 30-17 with today's victory. They hold at #3 in the Central and hold at #6 overall in the Eastern Conference. LA Lakers stand at 11-33 and 7-14 at home. They hold at #3 in the Pacific and stay at #13 overall in the Western Conference.

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